US EditionRisk Of Key Bridge Collapse Was 30 Times Higher Than Normal: NTSB
- The risk of catastrophic collapse from a vessel collision at the Key Bridge was almost 30 times greater than the threshold set by AASHTO for critical essential bridges.
- The NTSB report clarified that it does not indicate that the 68 bridges are certain to collapse.
- The Maryland Transportation Authority has not conducted a vulnerability assessment for the Key Bridge or the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as of October 2024.
- Bridge owners should take immediate action to address the risks of catastrophic collapse due to vessel collisions.
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Cape Cod bridges, Tobin Bridge should be checked for collapse risk from vessel strike: NTSB
Several local bridges have made a national list of spans that should be checked for their risk of collapse from a vessel strike. The Bourne and Sagamore bridges on the Cape and the Tobin Bridge are on the NTSB list as part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that 68 bridges across 19 states should be assessed to determine their risk of c…
Residents reflect one year after loss of Francis Scott Key Bridge
By Caroline Foreback Click here for updates on this story ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Maryland (WJZ) — One year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Anne Arundel County residents continue to feel the impact. The tragedy disrupted commutes, strained businesses, and left emotional scars on the community. “It’s a bad moment… so many people died. It’s sad,” said Heidy Tobal Garcia of Anne Arundel County. “It’s a really big deal,” said Pa…
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Report: Several crucial bridges at 'high risk' for ship collisions
(The Center Square) – An ominous report identifies 20 bridges nationwide at serious risk of ship collisions, potentially resulting in a collapse like the one that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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